Category: Media releases
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Geelong Candidates Survey Highlights Public Transport Priorities
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) Geelong Branch has released survey results from candidates standing for election in the City of Greater Geelong Council, aiming to gauge their perspectives on transport issues and provide insights for voters. With rapid growth in Lara and Armstrong Creek, along with a new employment precinct at Avalon Airport, Geelong…
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If govt is serious about optimising the Upfield line, they must duplicate
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has called for the State Government to duplicate the Upfield line during the forthcoming Brunswick level crossing removal project. PTUA spokesperson Daniel Bowen said that while crossing removal and new modern DDA-compliant stations would be welcome, duplication would bring the biggest benefits for train users. “Given the close proximity…
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North East Link is Victoria’s real budget bin fire
The Federal Government pledging an additional $3.5 billion to the $26 billion North East Link tollway should focus the public’s attention on the massively costly but poorly-appreciated ‘dumpster fire’ spoiling the Allan Government’s Big Build, the Public Transport Users Association has said. “The North East Link is the most expensive road in Victoria’s history and…
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Public transport: Vic budget in a holding pattern ahead of Metro tunnel opening
The Victorian State Budget presented no earth-shattering surprises, but did include some welcome if modest investment in public transport services, the Public Transport Users Association said today. “There are some worthwhile upgrades for buses and V/Line which perhaps are not revolutionary, but will offer more travel options for people in regional Victoria and outer Melbourne”,…
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PTUA calls for Action Following Tragic Fatality at North Shore Level Crossing
Last month, a tragic collision occurred between a train and a truck at the North Shore Road level crossing in Geelong, resulting in the loss of a life. The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) extends its condolences to the family and friends of the victim. The PTUA urgently calls for the removal of this dangerous…
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Bus proposals welcomed
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed Infrastructure Victoria’s paper on fixing Melbourne’s bus network. PTUA spokesperson Daniel Bowen said that IV’s recommendations to the government were to be applauded. “For many Melburnians, their only local public transport is buses. But the bus network is poorly funded, poorly planned, and poorly implemented. With indirect…
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Mulgrave is closed on weekends unless you have a car — PTUA calls for 7-day bus services
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) is calling on all Mulgrave by-election candidates to champion 7-day bus services on crucial routes within the electorate. Key Mulgrave bus routes 800, 802, 804, 814 and 885 do not operate on Sundays despite providing residents in the electorate a connection to destinations such as Chadstone, Monash University, Dandenong,…
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Fare rise unexpected
The rise to $5 for a single trip and $10 per day for a standard Myki fare is unexpected, given these usually occur in January. The PTUA along with the rest of Victoria has only had a week’s notice of the increase, which is a big jump for most fares. Passengers won’t be welcoming the rise, which…
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State Budget: Upgrades welcome, but no step change
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed measures in the 2023 Victorian Budget funding incremental public transport improvements, particularly in outer suburban communities. “Bus upgrades for growth areas such as Melton, Maddingley, Wyndham and Casey will provide vital connections for those communities, enabling better access to education, employment and other opportunities”, said PTUA spokesperson…
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Dandenong line frequency cuts cause turmoil
The PTUA is alarmed about cuts in the frequency of trains on Melbourne’s busiest rail lines, only days after the completion of works which were supposed to improve services. Having endured the closure of the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines for almost a month to allow the installation of new rail equipment, passengers have had their…
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Victorians want investment in public transport
Polling released today by the Climate Council shows that Victorians want all levels of government to invest more in public and active transport. The PTUA is supporting the Climate Council’s call for governments to allocate at least 50% of their transport budgets to public transport, and 20% to safe walking and biking infrastructure. 80% of…
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Incremental improvements welcome, still waiting for big investment in service, says PTUA
The Public Transport Users Association has welcomed the Victorian Government’s ongoing commitment to improving the state’s public transport networks, but says Victorians are still waiting for a ‘step change’ investment in service delivery to match the government’s record in building infrastructure. “We’re pleased to see improved metro and regional train services roll out with the…
